North Roanoke Baptist Association
Assisting Churches in Fulfilling the Great Commission


Angel's Closet
Director: Gilbert Portela
Mailing address: 228 Hunting Ridge Rd, Roanoke Rapids NC 27870
Thrift Store address:
at the intersection of Hwy 158 and Roanoke Avenue
Ministry phone: (252) 326.3236
Angel's Closet is an ecumenical ministry founded in December 2005 by retired high school teachers and the husband & wife team, Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Portela. The ministry focuses on the needs of children in the school system. Funding raised through the thrift store has filled numerous needs such as:
* Giving school supplies to hundreds of children at the beginning of their school year
* $1000 college scholarships awarded to 10 graduating seniors with a desire to further their education
* 800 classroom field trips to ensure that children would not be denied this learning experience with their classmates
* Providing Cap & Gown rentals for graduating seniors who cannot afford one
* Providing Boys & Girls Club annual membership scholarships
* Assisting over 1700 families with household goods, clothing, etc.